2014

Distraction effects are explored in a Mind Hacks blog post that uses a study on judging musical performance to illustrate how visual information may impact auditory perception. A related article critiquing the study is also linked.

Thirsty Quaker homebrew supply is having a Black Friday sale with 10% off select items. via The Thirsty Quaker

Complex highlights 33 clothing and shoe items available from the ASOS brand, including outerwear, sweaters, shirts, pants, and shoes. via Four Pins.

Post-Christmas sales at several retailers including Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, J. Crew, and Spier and Mackay offer significant discounts on clothing and accessories. via Put This On.

Post-Christmas sales at several retailers including Mr. Porter, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, J. Crew, and Spier and Mackay offer significant discounts on clothing and accessories. via Put This On.

An early version of "Sweet Jane" by The Velvet Underground, recorded a year before its official release, has been released online. via Consequence.

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This article traces the evolution of database technology from centralized systems to distributed architectures, highlighting challenges and innovations in caching, sharding, and memory management. via SingleStore.

It appears the linked content is no longer available, but this URL previously led to an article teasing three key takeaways from a report about the Voice of the Customer (VOC).

This article shares a technique for creating one image that works well on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. via Social Media Examiner.

Finnish startup Jolla has surpassed its $800,000 crowdfunding goal on Indiegogo for its Sailfish OS-powered tablet, showcasing strong interest in alternative mobile platforms. via Mashable.

If you need to delete your Uber account, it looks like you'll need to submit a request and wait for processing.